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San Juan Mountains

The best cycling routes in the San Juan Mountains

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Cycling in the San Juan Mountains is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Colorado. So you can find your perfect San Juan Mountains bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

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1. Hoffheins, Colorado Trail, & Dry Fork Trail loop gravel — San Juan National Forest

14.0km

01:33

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. End of the Box Canyon — Telluride

19.6km

01:12

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hermosa Valley via CR 250 & CR 203 loop — Durango, Colorado

43.0km

02:33

260m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Jones, Pinkerton, & Dutch Creek Trail loop gravel — Hermosa Creek Special Management Area

49.4km

05:10

1,490m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lemon Reservoir via Florida Road — Durango, Colorado

55.4km

03:50

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Powerline, Skyline, & Sugar Trail loop gravel — Horse Gulch Park

15.0km

01:36

420m

410m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Coal Bank Pass from Hermosa — San Juan National Forest

82.3km

05:37

1,440m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Telegraph, Sidewinder, & Carbon Junction Trail loop gravel — Horse Gulch Park

16.7km

01:39

360m

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Black Hawk Pass via Colorado Trail & Hermosa Peak Road loop gravel — Hermosa Creek Special Management Area

41.7km

04:20

1,260m

1,270m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Telluride/Mountain Village loop — Telluride

25.7km

01:44

380m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in the San Juan Mountains

1. Hoffheins, Colorado Trail, & Dry Fork Trail loop gravel — San Juan National Forest

2. End of the Box Canyon — Telluride

3. Hermosa Valley via CR 250 & CR 203 loop — Durango, Colorado

4. Jones, Pinkerton, & Dutch Creek Trail loop gravel — Hermosa Creek Special Management Area

5. Lemon Reservoir via Florida Road — Durango, Colorado

6. Powerline, Skyline, & Sugar Trail loop gravel — Horse Gulch Park

7. Coal Bank Pass from Hermosa — San Juan National Forest

8. Telegraph, Sidewinder, & Carbon Junction Trail loop gravel — Horse Gulch Park

9. Black Hawk Pass via Colorado Trail & Hermosa Peak Road loop gravel — Hermosa Creek Special Management Area

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